Basic Details Surname Wright Forenames P. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War War of 1812 (1812-1815) Served or died Died Notes Corps of Royal Engineers 1787 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Corps of Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1st Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death U.S.A. Town of death New Orleans Year of death 1814 Month of death December Day of death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed near New Orleans Manner of death reference Killed in Action